Next to stick skills, speed is the most essential element dividing successful programs from those chasing them. Players fortunate enough to compete against teams in New York or Maryland soon find out the reason lacrosse is called the "fastest game on two feet". It's not just your 40yd time - ideally every movement you make must be quicker than your competition.
In this months newsletter we will focus on preparing for the upcoming season with the 10,000 hour rule as it applies to lacrosse, upcoming events and 4 keys to off season training.
"It's not the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the
difference."
Bear
Bryant
"If your not practicing, someone is, somewhere, and he'll be ready to take your job"
Brooks Robinson
"If I had six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour
sharpening the ax."
Abraham
Lincoln
Sincerely,
Bill Casey, Director
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10,000 Hour Rule -
The Making of a Lacrosse Expert
 One of my favorite quotes, often heard from Head Lacrosse Coach Adam
Marshall of Grand Canyon University, but attributed to Vince Lombardi is
"Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.
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. . . deliberate practice is not the act of
simply practicing daily for years or even decades. When most people
practice, they focus on the things they already know how to do.
Deliberate practice is different. It entails considerable, specific, and
sustained efforts to do something you can't do well - or even at all . . .Read more>>
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Up Coming Events
As a board member with the Arizona Chapter of US Lacrosse (USL) I am amazed at the effort and sheer dollars the mother ship (USL Baltimore) is putting toward the advancement of our sport in Arizona for the latter half of 2010. See below for lacrosse in schools, a free coaches clinic and a visit by the world champs - Team USA!
Here are some of the on and off field events coming up in the next few months;
Sept 6th
Speed Camp and Fall Ball
- Monday Camp, Wednesday Practices and Saturday Scrimmages
- Sept 6th through Oct 16th
- Click here to register
Indoor Box at Arizona Sports Complex- Sunday nights Oct 3rd through Nov 7th
- Games only - Teams welcome
- Registration opens early Sept.
- Click here for more info
USL at Phoenix Convention Center - Lacrosse PE Curriculum
- State PE teachers and administrators, presentation and booth to promote USL Curriculum, Free PE Clinics and Coach Training
- Tell your PE teacher to attend - We Want Lacrosse in School!!!
- Click here for AzAHPERD web site
Nov 1stHorizon Husky Fall Ball- Highly recommended for HS players
- Runs Monday Nights Nov 1st through Dec 13th
- Click here for Husky web site
Nov 5th & 6thUSL Fast Break Initiative
- Keynote speaker - Don Zimmerman, Head Coach UMBC
- Members of Team USA - Player Clinic
- USL Level I Coaches Clinic - Register here
- Break Out Sessions for Recruiting, Advanced Coaching, Official Training and more
- Click here for more information
Jan 29th
USL Level II Coaches Clinic
- Prerequisite completion of Level 1 Coached Clinic & Level II online course
- 7 hours, exclusive clinic resource materials, drills and templates
- Register here
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4 Keys to Off Season Training
1. Recovery
Initially, you need to recover and regenerate for a few weeks; Heal all injuries . . .Read more>>
2. Back to Basics Work on the fundamentals - mostly stick skills, dodging, and shooting . . .Read more>>
3. Survival of the Fittest
Get
in great lacrosse shape. After a few weeks off, pick up some dumbbells
and make sure you start preparing your body for next season. No weights
at home, or too young to lift? . . .Read more>>
4. Prepare to be a Winner
A
high level of personal motivation is critical to the success of
anything that you do in life. No matter how much or how little lacrosse
talent you have, if you are motivated enough to work hard in the off
season you will be an improved player . . .Read more>>
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About Us
Glendale Lacrosse is a youth sports organization offering instructional
and competitive lacrosse programs, and free PE clinics to area schools in Arizona throughout the year.
Location & Contact
Bill Casey, Director
Glendale Lacrosse League
5918 West Garden Drive
Glendale, Arizona 85304
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World Champs
Team USA
Comes to AZ for Clinic !!!!!
November 6th, 2010 as part of the US Lacrosse Fast Break Initiative .
 - Field clinic for both boys and girls-Boys clinic to be led by members of
the US National team
- Level I coaching clinic for anyone interested in coaching
- Much more info to come . . .
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Wall Ball Routine
If you don't do anything else in the off season - Hit the wall! It takes only time, a wall, a stick and a ball to get better at lacrosse. Click here for the basic Glendale Viper routine. |
Free PE Clinics !!!!
 It's not too early to schedule a FREE Lacrosse PE Clinic for your school. US Lacrosse offers a complete curriculum, equipment grants, starter kits and instruction for schools. Do not hesitate - Contact Coach Bill Casey today! |
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